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Youth Empowerment Solutions for Positive Youth Development: Engaging Middle School Youth in Their Communities. Marc Zimmerman, PhD, Thomas Reischl, PhD, Susan Morrel-Samuels, MPH, Susan Franzen, MA and Peter M. Hutchison. Presenter Disclosures:.
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Youth Empowerment Solutions for Positive Youth Development: Engaging Middle School Youth in Their Communities Marc Zimmerman, PhD, Thomas Reischl, PhD, Susan Morrel-Samuels, MPH, Susan Franzen, MA and Peter M. Hutchison
Presenter Disclosures: All presenters are employed by the University of Michigan and have no commercial interest in the YES program or the research presented. This research has been funded by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US National Institutes of Health.
Project Goals • To help youth create community change. • To train adults to engage with youth in empowering ways. • To change the social and physical environment to reduce and prevent violence.
Youth Empowerment Activities • Afterschool Program Sessions • Joint Training & Planning with Adult Leaders • Summer Community ImprovementProjects
YES Program Curriculum Guides • Guide for YES afterschool sessions • Unit 1: Youth as Leaders • Unit 2: Community and Culture • Unit 3: Change • Unit 4: Preparation • Unit 5: Action and Reflection • Implementation guide. • Guide for adults. Available at: www.techtransfer.umich.edu
Community Development ProjectsCommunity Gardens & Beautification
Current Project: Youth Development Thank You!!